meridian contains many art and cultural organizations and hosts many cultural events . one of the first art organizations in the city , the meridian art league , was established in february 1933 . art exhibitions were originally held in lamar hotel in downtown meridian , but after a name change to meridian art association in 1949 , exhibitions were held at various locations around the city . after the carnegie library at 25th ave and 7th st was closed , the art association re ##mo ##dell ##ed the building into the meridian museum of art to serve as a permanent home for exhibits . the museum was opened in 1970 and has since featured rotating exhibitions as well as many educational programs for both students and adults
meridian contains many art and cultural organizations and hosts many cultural events. one of the first art organizations in the city, the meridian art league, was established in february 1933. art exhibitions were originally held in lamar hotel in downtown meridian, but after a name change to meridian art association in 1949, exhibitions were held at various locations around the city. after the carnegie library at 25th ave and 7th st was closed, the art association remodelled the building into the meridian museum of art to serve as a permanent home for exhibits. the museum was opened in 1970 and has since featured rotating exhibitions as well as many educational programs for both students and adults